Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious combination of juicy chicken, sweet street corn, and warm rice topped with a creamy sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup street corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup cheese (like cotija or feta)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 piece lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Creamy sauce (like ranch or crema), to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, heat olive oil in a skillet, and cook chicken for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté the Street Corn: In the same skillet, cook fresh or frozen corn for 5-7 minutes until charred.
- Prepare the Rice: Microwave pre-cooked rice as per instructions or fluff freshly cooked rice with a fork.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with cooked rice, top with sautéed corn and sliced chicken, sprinkle cheese, and drizzle with lime juice.
- Garnish with Cilantro and Sauce: Sprinkle chopped cilantro and drizzle creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños or swapping chicken for roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, street corn, summer recipes, quick meals, comfort food